# Event Details - **Event Name**: 2026 Ohio SPJ Contest Awards Celebration - **Event Start and End Date**: Sat, 29 Aug, 2026 at 11:00 am – Sat, 29 Aug, 2026 at 02:00 pm - **Event Description**: Get ready to party and celebrate the best in journalism at the 2026 Ohio SPJ Contest Awards Celebration!About this EventWelcome to the 2026 Ohio SPJ Contest Awards Celebration!Please make your reservations now for the Ohio SPJ event of the year – the Ohio SPJ Contest Awards Celebration – being held this year at Hofbräuhaus Columbus, Stube Hall, located near Downtown Columbus. Come join us for an afternoon of recognition and fun as we honor our 2026 winners. The Central Ohio Pro Chapter is hosting the annual event, in association with pro chapters in Cincinnati and Cleveland, to honor the Buckeye state's best journalism in 2025. Get ready to mingle with fellow journalists, enjoy delicious food and drinks, and celebrate the winners of this year's contest. Whether you're a nominee, a winner, or simply a supporter of great journalism, this event is not to be missed. Let's raise a glass to excellence in reporting and storytelling!Doors open at 11 a.m. Your admission includes a buffet lunch of German speicalites; there will be a cash bar for German bier and other beverages. Parking is available in a garage next to the venue. After lunch, we will present this year's awards. Congrats to our winners!Reserve your spot today!Questions: Please contact Sarah Mills Bacha, contest administrator, smbacha@earthlink.net. - **Event URL**: https://allevents.in/columbus/2026-ohio-spj-contest-awards-celebration/100001993554043810 - **Event Categories**: contests, parties, entertainment, storytelling - **Interested Audience**: - total_interested_count: 0 - **Event Highlights**: - Duration: 3 hours - Location: Hofbräuhaus Columbus - Languages: English ## Ticket Details - **Ticket Price Range**: min: 63.74, max: 63.74, currency: USD ## Event venue details - **city**: Columbus - **state**: OH - **country**: United States - **location**: Hofbräuhaus Columbus - **lat**: 39.9744438 - **long**: -83.02409569999999 - **full address**: Hofbräuhaus Columbus, 800 Goodale Boulevard, Columbus, United States ## Event gallery - **Alt text**: 2026 Ohio SPJ Contest Awards Celebration - **Image URL**: https://cdn-az.allevents.in/events8/banners/940f1a231e5d5b19835fc74915d3adc5cc8769542d92693557c3eb3f26a72bf7-rimg-w1004-h482-dcbfbfc2-gmir.jpg?v=1783777509 ## FAQs - **Q**: When and where is 2026 Ohio SPJ Contest Awards Celebration being held? - **A:** 2026 Ohio SPJ Contest Awards Celebration takes place on Sat, 29 Aug, 2026 at 11:00 am to Sat, 29 Aug, 2026 at 02:00 pm at Hofbrauhaus Columbus, 800 Goodale Boulevard, Columbus, United States. - **Q**: Who is organizing 2026 Ohio SPJ Contest Awards Celebration? - **A:** 2026 Ohio SPJ Contest Awards Celebration is organized by Ohio's Best Journalism Contest/Ohio SPJ Awards. - **Q**: Who is this event for? Is it right for me? - **A:** 2026 Ohio SPJ Contest Awards Celebration is ideal for party-goers, social butterflies, and anyone looking for a great night out with music, drinks, and good vibes. Whether you're a first-time attendee or a longtime enthusiast in Columbus, this event is thoughtfully curated to deliver a standout experience worth every moment. 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